UEFA Champions League knockout playoff draw schedule, live timings (IST)

Teams playing the playoffs will fight for a spot in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 scheduled to played later this year.

UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoffs lThe UEFA Champions League knockout phase playoffs are set to bring a thrilling conclusion to the league phase as 16 teams fight for eight coveted spots in the round of 16. The draw for the kncokout stages of the competition has been done today with teams learning which teams they will have to get the better of this year to be crowned champions.  The stakes are high, and teams across Europe are gearing up for the next stage in the tournament.  Let’s break down the important details, including the teams that have already qualified, those that can still make it, the seeding system, the draw process, and how to watch the highly anticipated draw.  Knockout round playoff draw results: 

• Borussia Dortmund vs Atalanta.
• Olympiacos vs Bayer Leverkusen
• Galatasaray vs Juventus
• Club Brugge vs Atletico Madrid
• AS Monaco vs Paris Saint Germain
• Qarabag vs Newcastle United
• Benfica vs Real Madrid
• Bodo Glimt vs Inter

 

Teams Already Qualified for the Round of 16

 

As the league phase nears its end, the following teams have already secured their spots in the knockout stage:

 

• Arsenal (England)
• Bayern Munich (Germany)
• Liverpool (England)
• Tottenham Hotspur (England)
• FC Barcelona (Spain)
• Chelsea (England)
• Sporting CP (Portugal)
• Manchester City (England)

 

These teams have performed well enough during the league phase to directly advance to the pre-quarterfinals, making them the top contenders for the next stage. 

 

Teams That Can Still Qualify

 

The following teams, sorted into seeded and unseeded categories, still have a chance to secure their places in the knockout phase through the double-leg knockouts:

 

Seeded Teams (9th to 16th positions):

 

Real Madrid (Spain)

 

Inter Milan (Italy)

 

Paris Saint-Germain (France)

 

Newcastle United (England)

 

Juventus (Italy)

 

Atletico Madrid (Spain)

 

Atalanta (Italy)

 

Bayer Leverkusen (Germany)

 

Unseeded Teams (17th to 24th positions):

 

Borussia Dortmund (Germany)

 

Olympiacos (Greece)

 

Club Brugge (Belgium)

 

Galatasaray (Turkey)

 

AS Monaco (France)

 

Qarabag (Azerbaijan)

 

Bodo/Glimt (Norway)

 

Benfica (Portugal)

 

These teams will compete in the knockout phase to secure their spots in the round of 16.

 

UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoffs live telecast and live streaming details  When will the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff matches be played?  The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff matches will be played on18th February with the 2nd leg to be played on 25th February  What time will these UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff ties be played?  The UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff ties will be played at 1:30 AM IST.  Where will the live telecast of UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff matches be available in India?  The live telecast of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff matches will be available on the Sony Sports network in India.  Where will the live streaming of UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff matches be available in India?  The live streaming of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Knockout phase playoff matches will be available on the Sony LIV app and website in India.